Section F: More Comma Rules (Practice)

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Add the necessary commas in the following sentences. It’s possible that a sentence may not need any commas.

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1.

White puffy clouds floated across a blue sky.
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  White, puffy clouds floated across a blue sky.
Correct Answer
A. White, puffy clouds floated across a blue sky.

Explanation
The correct answer is "White, puffy clouds floated across a blue sky." The sentence describes the scene of white, puffy clouds moving across a blue sky. The use of commas between "white" and "puffy" helps to emphasize that the clouds are both white and puffy. Additionally, the use of the word "across" indicates the direction in which the clouds are moving. Overall, the sentence effectively paints a picture of a serene and peaceful sky.

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2.

By the way I saw your brother at the movie with his friends last night.
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  By the way, I saw your brother at the movie with his friends last night.
Correct Answer
A. By the way, I saw your brother at the movie with his friends last night.
3.

The movie an old classic western was packed with people.
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  The movie, an old classic western, was packed with people.
Correct Answer
A. The movie, an old classic western, was packed with people.

Explanation
The correct answer is the second sentence: "The movie, an old classic western, was packed with people." This is because the sentence correctly uses commas to set off the phrase "an old classic western" as additional information about the movie. The commas indicate that this phrase is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and can be removed without changing the overall message. Additionally, the sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the movie was crowded with people.

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4.

My roommate Missy introduced me to her coworker David Smithson.
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  My roommate Missy introduced me to her coworker, David Smithson.
Correct Answer
A. My roommate Missy introduced me to her coworker, David Smithson.

Explanation
The correct answer is the second sentence: "My roommate Missy introduced me to her coworker, David Smithson." This is the correct answer because it includes the necessary punctuation to separate the two clauses of the sentence. The comma before "David Smithson" indicates a pause between the two names, clarifying that "David Smithson" is the coworker being referred to.

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5.

I took a trip an absolute dream vacation to Canada last summer.
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  I took a trip, an absolute dream vacation, to Canada last summer.
Correct Answer
A. I took a trip, an absolute dream vacation, to Canada last summer.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I took a trip, an absolute dream vacation, to Canada last summer." This answer correctly uses commas to set off the phrase "an absolute dream vacation" as additional information about the trip. The commas help to clarify that the vacation was the absolute dream, emphasizing its significance.

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6.

A thick juicy steak sounds delicious for supper.
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  A thick, juicy steak sounds delicious for supper.
Correct Answer
A. A thick, juicy steak sounds delicious for supper.

Explanation
The correct answer is "A thick, juicy steak sounds delicious for supper." This is the correct answer because it includes the necessary punctuation and capitalization to make it grammatically correct. The use of commas between "thick" and "juicy" helps to separate the adjectives, and the capitalization of the first letter in each sentence is also correct.

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7.

Her favorite book Expecting Adam is being made into a movie.
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  Her favorite book, Expecting Adam, is being made into a movie.
Correct Answer
A. Her favorite book, Expecting Adam, is being made into a movie.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Her favorite book, Expecting Adam, is being made into a movie." This answer is correct because it properly uses commas to set off the title of the book, "Expecting Adam," as an appositive phrase. This helps to clarify that the book being referred to is titled "Expecting Adam." Additionally, the answer correctly states that the book is being made into a movie, indicating that a film adaptation is in progress.

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8.

Old Mr. Jones my next door neighbor is moving to Florida.
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  Old Mr. Jones, my next door neighbor, is moving to Florida.
Correct Answer
A. Old Mr. Jones, my next door neighbor, is moving to Florida.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Old Mr. Jones, my next door neighbor, is moving to Florida." This answer is correct because it properly uses commas to set off the appositive phrase "my next door neighbor" to provide additional information about Mr. Jones. The commas indicate that the phrase is not essential to the meaning of the sentence but adds descriptive details.

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9.

The mountain lake looked like a cool clear icy mirage.
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  The mountain lake looked like a cool, clear, icy mirage.
Correct Answer
A. The mountain lake looked like a cool, clear, icy mirage.

Explanation
The given sentence describes the appearance of a mountain lake, using the words "cool," "clear," and "icy" to create a vivid image. The use of commas between these adjectives helps to emphasize each individual characteristic of the lake, while the word "mirage" suggests that the lake's beauty may be deceptive or unreal. Overall, the sentence conveys the idea that the mountain lake is visually stunning and perhaps even surreal.

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10.

You should travel to New York for example.
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  You should travel to New York, for example.
Correct Answer
A. You should travel to New York, for example.

Explanation
The correct answer is "You should travel to New York, for example." The sentence is suggesting that traveling to New York is a good idea, using it as an example. The comma after "New York" indicates a pause in the sentence, separating the suggestion from the rest of the sentence.

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11.

I can’t however recommend a good restaurant there.
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  I can’t, however, recommend a good restaurant there.
Correct Answer
A. I can’t, however, recommend a good restaurant there.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I can’t, however, recommend a good restaurant there." The comma is necessary to separate the word "however" from the rest of the sentence. Without the comma, the sentence would be grammatically incorrect. The phrase "recommend a good restaurant there" is a complete thought on its own, so it needs to be separated from the word "however" to maintain clarity and proper punctuation.

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12.

By the way Tony got that new job he wanted in Texas.
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  By the way, Tony got that new job he wanted in Texas.
Correct Answer
A. By the way, Tony got that new job he wanted in Texas.

Explanation
The sentence is correct as it is. "By the way" is used to introduce a new or surprising piece of information, and in this case, it is used to inform the listener that Tony has successfully obtained the job he desired in Texas. The repetition of the sentence is intentional to emphasize the importance of this news.

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Section F: More Comma Rules (Practice)

White puffy clouds floated across a blue sky.

By the way I saw your brother at the movie with his friends last night.

The movie an old classic western was packed with people.

My roommate Missy introduced me to her coworker David Smithson.

I took a trip an absolute dream vacation to Canada last summer.

A thick juicy steak sounds delicious for supper.

Her favorite book Expecting Adam is being made into a movie.

Old Mr. Jones my next door neighbor is moving to Florida.

The mountain lake looked like a cool clear icy mirage.

You should travel to New York for example.

I can’t however recommend a good restaurant there.

By the way Tony got that new job he wanted in Texas.